Junior College: Pitched for Central Arizona in 2011...appeared in five games, going 1-0...had a 3.86 ERA in seven innings pitched...CAC was the JuCo runner-up in 2011...teammates with Josh Dahl and Max Rossiter at CAC.

High School: 2008 graduate of Don Bosco Prep High School...helped lead Don Bosco to undefeated season and state title during his senior season, winning Bergen County Tournament MVP honors.

Personal: Plans to major in exercise and wellness...son of Tony Cerbo and Lisa Coscia...has three siblings, Zach, AJ and Giordan...says The Sandlot is his favorite movie and Family Guy is his favorite TV show...lists Cliff Lee as his favorite athlete...born November 19, 1989...full name is Samuel Anthony Cerbo.